Deshaun Watson educates kids on staying safe during summer heat

Deshaun Watson educates kids on staying safe during summer heat

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson took time Thursday to teach young athletes the significance of staying hydrated in the summer.

Watson was at a YMCA of Greater Houston Camp to take part in the 14th annual Gatorade Beat the Heat program. The sensational signal caller from 2017, who compiled a 3-3 record and a 103.0 passer rating, didn’t just lecture the kids on summertime hydration. He also participated with the kids in camp drills.

For the past 14 summers, when athletes at every level start to train and play in hot conditions, Gatorade has partnered with various NFL players like Watson for their eponymous Beat the Heat program, which focuses on raising awareness, “among athletes, parents and coaches on how proper hydration can help reduce heat-related illnesses during athletic activity.”

Said Watson: “It’s a blessing to be able to know that they listen to me, I can encourage them to continue to push forward towards their dreams.”